Assistant Professor - Natural Resources & Environ Design

Position Overview

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking candidates for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Urban Horticulture. We seek a dynamic scholar-educator committed to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and applied horticulture research. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, develop a productive and externally funded research program that addresses stakeholders' horticultural needs, engage in service to the department, college, and university, and support community and industry partnerships.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Horticulture, or closely related discipline. The position requires an earned doctorate at the time of the anticipated appointment date.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in an agriculture-focused program.
• Demonstrated research expertise and potential to establish a productive program.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• One or more years of post-doctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated record of independent research and strong track record of publishing.
• Strong research background in one or more areas of horticulture, including but not limited to controlled environment agriculture, urban food systems, hydroponics, aeroponics, and vertical farming.
• Prior university teaching experience and demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Experience working with stakeholders, horticultural producers, extension personnel, and/or industry or commodity partners.
• Strong potential in securing external research funding.
• Experience with greenhouse, farm, high-tunnel, or controlled-environment research facilities.
• Commitment to mentoring diverse student populations and supporting inclusive teaching practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills appropriate for land-grant outreach.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more